Registered Nurse - PACU

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Recovery Room/PACU. You will deliver a broad range of nursing services to post-anesthesia patients, families and communities, applying critical thinking and teaching as part of holistic patient care.

On-call shifts are a component of the role and collaboration with surgery teams is essential. The ideal candidate will have CRNA registration, BCLS-HCP certification and recent high-acuity PACU or critical care experience, with

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of nursing services to patients, families and communities in PACU.
• Lead and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality patient care.
• Assess and respond to post-anesthesia/surgical problems with clinical judgement.
• Support patient and family education and advocacy throughout the perioperative period.

Skills

Critical care experience

Leadership

BCLS-HCP certification

ACLS training

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook Email

Job description

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the experienced perioperative Recovery Room RN has focused skills in a variety of services that would include: Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Both scheduled (elective) and unscheduled (emergency) surgeries are performed, and the position requires the incumbent to do on-call shifts.Working with surgery patients during the post-anesthetic phase, the incumbent performs a variety of nursing duties by administering safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. The incumbent must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude. Excellent communication, teaching, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills are required. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the incumbent must have the ability to recognize and assist with management of post anesthesia/surgical problems.The Active Treatment Center (ATC) Recovery focuses primarily on Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology. The ATCOR is a busy and fast paced environment and does over 15,000 cases a year.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values.PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: RAH GOR PACU RN
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-MAY-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Registered Nurse
• Union: United Nurses of Alberta
• Unit and Program: RAH GOR PACU RN
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: At (UNA only)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-MAY-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.56
• Maximum Salary: $60.98
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current registration with the Colleges & Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).Current experience in a high acuity PACU required.Adult ICU or Critical Care experience within the past 5 years.Ability to perform consistently in a highly organized and rapid moving environment.Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team.Ability to demonstrate good communication skills that promote respect and a positive team environment.Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgement.Incumbent should have demonstrated leadership ability and effective interpersonal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

ACLS training.Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook Email.Canadian Nursing Association (CNA) certification for Peri-Anesthesia Nursing.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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